Prayers of the People- Form IV
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may
be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal
your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the
ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another
and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation,
that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others
and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant
that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he
loves us. We pray for Sean our Presiding Bishop, Phil our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers. We also pray for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa; St. Luke’s, Sequim; St. Antony of Egypt, Silverdale; and St. Nicholas, Tahuya.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or
spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and
bring them the joy of your salvation. Especially Heather, Andrew, and their family; Angie and Jessica; John and his family; Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Vicky; Sue; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; Karen; Nancy; Sandy; Emily; and Tim.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will
for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share
with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. We especially remember Judy; Cathy; Zac; Rodney.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We give thanks for those who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week especially Russell; Maria; and Cynthia.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.